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The waterline of a ship showing nautical freeboard of the vessel.

Understanding Nautical Freeboard: A Guide for Boaters

Discover nautical freeboard, why it matters for safety and stability, and how to calculate and maintain it in this essential guide for boaters.

Understanding Nautical Freeboard: A Guide for Boaters

Discover nautical freeboard, why it matters for safety and stability, and how to calculate and maintain it in this essential guide for boaters.

A capsized boat sitting halfway out of the water against a yellow sunset.

Essential Steps to Take When Your Boat Capsizes: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn crucial actions to take if your boat capsizes, including preventive measures and emergency responses, to ensure safety on the water.

Essential Steps to Take When Your Boat Capsizes: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn crucial actions to take if your boat capsizes, including preventive measures and emergency responses, to ensure safety on the water.

Fresh desalinated water being poured from a bottle into a glass.

How to Desalinate Water in Emergency Situations: A Guide for Boaters

Learn how to desalinate water at sea with portable devices, DIY solar stills, and tips to stay hydrated during emergencies.

How to Desalinate Water in Emergency Situations: A Guide for Boaters

Learn how to desalinate water at sea with portable devices, DIY solar stills, and tips to stay hydrated during emergencies.

A heeling sailboat view from the boat deck.

What is Boat Heeling? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Learn what boat heeling is, why it happens, its benefits, and tips for managing it for a safe and thrilling sailing experience.

What is Boat Heeling? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Learn what boat heeling is, why it happens, its benefits, and tips for managing it for a safe and thrilling sailing experience.

A boat from above cutting through the ocean and leaving a wake.

How Much Experience Do You Need for Boat Insurance? A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how boating experience impacts insurance costs, coverage, and eligibility. Get tips for beginners to secure affordable boat insurance.

How Much Experience Do You Need for Boat Insurance? A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how boating experience impacts insurance costs, coverage, and eligibility. Get tips for beginners to secure affordable boat insurance.

An aluminum lake boat being pulled out of the lake by a trailer.

What to Know Before Buying a Lake Boat: Tips for Boaters & Enthusiasts

Learn what to consider before buying a lake boat, including types, costs, features, and safety tips for a smart and enjoyable purchase.

What to Know Before Buying a Lake Boat: Tips for Boaters & Enthusiasts

Learn what to consider before buying a lake boat, including types, costs, features, and safety tips for a smart and enjoyable purchase.